Cross-Border Transactions

/ˈkrɒsˌbɔːrdər trænˈzækʃənz/

Definitions

  1. (n. pl.) Commercial or financial transactions that occur between parties in different countries, involving cross-jurisdictional issues such as regulatory compliance, taxation, and dispute resolution.
    Cross-border transactions require careful structuring to comply with multiple legal systems.

Forms

  • cross-border transactions
  • cross-border transaction

Commentary

The term typically refers to plural transactions, but the singular form is also used. Emphasize considerations such as applicable laws, conflict of laws, and regulatory regimes when drafting or analyzing cross-border transaction agreements.

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